Molino Park’s Woodward Named Escambia Principal Of The Year

August 8, 2014

Molino Park Elementary School Principal Alice Woodward has been named as Escambia County’s Principal of the Year, according to Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. Janet Penrose of Belleview Middle School was named the Assistant Principal of the Year.

Principals are nominated by their peers for the awards, with Thomas making the final selection. Both will be recognized at the August regular meeting of the Escambia County School Board and will compete for state honors in the spring.

“Alice is an outstanding principal,” Thomas said. “She is greatly respected among the  administrators in our district. She is that ’steady hand’ that guides Molino Park, and she’s very involved in the community. She is an excellent role model.”
The Florida Department of Education annually honors principals and assistant principals from each of the state’s 67 school districts for their exemplary contribution to students, schools, and communities. Award criteria also include innovative leadership, dedication to academic excellence, and increased student performance.

Pictured: Escambia County Principal of the Year Alice Woodward of Molino Park Elementary School. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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13 Responses to “Molino Park’s Woodward Named Escambia Principal Of The Year”

  1. Molino Lady on August 12th, 2014 5:34 pm

    Way to go Mrs. Woodward. You thaught my grandson in kindergarden or first grade at Barrineau Park . Now he is a fine young man, married with 1 son and another baby on the way. He works hard and I think you were very devoted to helping the children in the right direction. Did I mention he is now 21. Hey Mrs. Woodward.

  2. Kathy Ellis on August 10th, 2014 2:03 pm

    Finally recognition for your outstanding leadership! Way
    to go Alice!

  3. Becky Angeles on August 9th, 2014 8:46 pm

    Congratulations!

  4. Sharon on August 9th, 2014 6:17 pm

    Congratulations Mrs. Woodward, I knew you would come out on top many years ago. Sharon Davis

  5. JSCS on August 8th, 2014 7:29 pm

    CONGRATS Mrs. Woodward! This is awesome. You and your staff have worked very

    hard to make MPE an A school and this is the result. This is a wonderful school.

  6. Serena on August 8th, 2014 5:09 pm

    Congratulations Ms. Woodward!

  7. melodies4us on August 8th, 2014 3:58 pm

    Congratulations Mrs. Woodward. You deserve this award! Thank you for being the wonderful person you are!

  8. robert ledkins on August 8th, 2014 12:58 pm

    Congratulations……Mrs Alice..Well Deserved……Robert ledkins..

  9. melanie on August 8th, 2014 11:46 am

    yay! ive never seen a principal over a school SO devoted to the kids that attend the school….she knows each student in this school and is very attentive over each child im very pleased to have my girls attend this school…wel deserved ms.woodward!!!

  10. Aimee Solari on August 8th, 2014 9:36 am

    AWESOME!Congratulations!!!

  11. John on August 8th, 2014 6:25 am

    Very much a breath of fresh air in our school system . She has made a positive impact with both the school and our community . Its not often that someone in her position can balance the load in the way she does . But, its not without effort that it gets done . Go by most any day and you can see her car early in and
    late to leave . It’s nice to see someone get some recognition that actually deserves it . Her name and faculty names have come up in conversations with many of my customers . Its not a my way or the highway regime , it a team effort there , and their …A..rating is just a sample of what can happen when you let the
    teachers teach and get the children and parents involved and allow to matter. Character and trust isn’t something
    that’s a given , it has to be earned.
    On behalf of all your neighbors …..Thanks

  12. Former Molino Parker on August 8th, 2014 12:47 am

    Congratulations! It’s amazing to watch Mrs. Woodward…business woman running a school, loving mom to the kids. Well deserved honor….we love you!

  13. candy knight on August 8th, 2014 12:45 am

    Well deserved!!!